Sex and diabetes: new study tracks blood sugar risks during intimacy

NCT ID NCT07286500

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether sexual activity raises the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use insulin and continuous glucose monitors. Researchers will track 100 participants for 3 months, comparing glucose levels on days with and without sexual activity. The goal is to understand real-world risks and help reduce fear around intimacy.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could provide data to help doctors give better advice about safe sexual activity for people with diabetes on insulin.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at patterns, so it cannot prove cause and effect or change care directly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Diabetes Complications hypoglycemia Sexual Behavior type 1 diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPOGLYCEMIA TYPE 1 DIABETES (T1D) TYPE 2 DIABETES (T2DM)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical University of Warsaw, CSK UCK
RECRUITING

Warsaw, 02-097, Poland

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